12-Inch Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills

A Good Match for 12" Heat Deflectors and Medium Kamados

Our 12-inch stainless drip pan for kamado grills works well in setups that use 12" heat deflectors, including the Medium Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor. It provides reliable grease collection while maintaining airflow inside the cooker.

Why Use a Drip Pan in a Kamado

Ceramic heat deflectors absorb grease and moisture over time. During longer cooks, those trapped drippings can burn, create unpleasant odors, and slowly stress the ceramic.

Placing a 12" stainless drip pan above the deflector helps catch grease before it reaches the ceramic.

• Protects the deflector — keeps fluids off ceramic surfaces
• Cleaner cooks — reduces burnt-on drippings and off-odors
• Reusable & durable — stainless pan stands up to repeated cooks

Will It Fit My Kamado?

The 12" drip pan provides good grease capture while maintaining airflow around the pan. It is designed for kamado setups that use:

• Medium Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor
• 12"–13" round heat deflectors

This size is commonly used in medium-size kamado grills where a compact drip pan is needed under smaller deflector stones.

If your grill appears on the CGS website, check its product page for recommended configurations and accessories.

If you're unsure about size, use these quick checks before buying:

• Match sizes — choose a pan close to your deflector diameter
• Check clearance — confirm space between deflector and cooking grid
• Maintain airflow — ensure airflow around the pan isn't restricted

See the Specs section below for exact pan dimensions.

Benefits of the Tapered Edge

The tapered sidewall of the 12" pan helps it work efficiently with smaller deflectors commonly used in medium kamado grills.

The base of the pan sits over the deflector while the tapered edge helps guide rising heat outward, increasing indirect cooking coverage.

The rim provides the widest collection surface where grease drips are most likely to fall.

Benefits of an Air Gap

CGS Ceramic Spacers create an air gap between the deflector and drip pan.

This gap reduces heat transfer from the deflector to the pan, helping minimize burnt drippings and the off-smells they can create during long cooks.

Choose spacer height that preserves airflow while clearing your cooking grid.

How to Use

• Double-line with foil — overlap two sheets in a “+” pattern for quick cleanup
• Extend coverage — flare foil outward over the rim if needed
• Reusable — proper foiling helps extend the life of the pan
• Placement — set directly on the deflector or elevate using CGS Ceramic Spacers

Should You Add Liquid to the Drip Pan?

At CGS we generally recommend not adding liquid during most BBQ cooks.

Kamado grills retain heat and moisture very efficiently. Adding liquid increases humidity inside the cooker and can reduce bark formation on meats.

Why Stainless Steel

Disposable aluminum pans often bend or collapse when filled with hot grease. A stainless drip pan maintains its shape and can be reused cook after cook.

• Melting point — aluminum melts around 1200°F; stainless around 2500°F
• Durability — stainless handles repeated cooks without warping
• Reusable — designed for long-term use

Aluminum Best Practices

• Use heavy-duty foil when lining the pan
• Double layer foil for better protection
• Minimize foil underneath the deflector
• Keep foil loose along the top and edges
• Avoid excessive cracks or wrinkles that could leak

FAQs

Will a 12" drip pan fit my Medium Big Green Egg?

Yes. A 12" drip pan works well with the Medium Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor and setups using a 12" heat deflector.

Can this pan be used with other kamado grills?

Yes. Any kamado grill setup using a 12" round heat deflector can typically use a 12" drip pan.

Should liquid be added to the drip pan?

Usually not. Kamado grills retain moisture naturally, and adding liquid can reduce bark formation during BBQ cooks.

My pan turned dark after cooking. Is that normal?

Yes. Stainless drip pans will heat-tarnish over time. The discoloration does not affect performance and simply shows the pan has been used for many good cooks.

12" Drip Pan Specs

• Diameter: 12"
• Sidewall: 3/4"–1" tapered side
• Edge: rolled top edge for strength
• Material: 200 series stainless steel
• Finish: heat-tarnishes with use (foil recommended)

Final Thought on the Drip Pan

There’s no need to spend extra on 304 stainless. Drip pans naturally darken with heat and smoke, so higher-grade stainless provides little practical benefit.

This is one place you can save money without sacrificing performance.

Brand Compatibility & Product Engineering

Ceramic Grill Store is an independent manufacturer and retailer of kamado grill accessories. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Big Green Egg, Inc. or Kamado Joe Company.

Big Green Egg, EGG, ConvEGGtor, and EGGspander are trademarks of Big Green Egg, Inc. Kamado Joe and Divide & Conquer are trademarks of Kamado Joe Company. These trademarks are used solely to describe compatibility.

Since 2005, Ceramic Grill Store has led innovation in kamado grill accessories. Our premium accessories are independently engineered for compatibility with select kamado grills.